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Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1844), 1844-08-10

Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1844), 1844-08-10 page 1

THE OHIO STATE JOURNAL VOLUME VIII. CO LUMBUS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1844. NUMBER 18. PUBLISHED OX TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, BY CHARLES SCOTT & CO. Orrici corner of High and Town streets, Ruttles' Building. TERMS. Daily during the session of the Legislature, and " tri-weekly the remainder of the year , .... J5 00 Tri-weekly per annum 4 00 Weekly per annum , 100 Term mf Mwliting. Twelve lines or less, one or three insertions, $1, and 23 rents for eueh additional insertion for three months g5 for six months gH for twelve mouths gVZ Longer advertisements in tlie same proportion, with d dcduetioii ol 20 per cent, on the amount over $M in sis months. The number of insertions must be marked at the end of all advertisements, or they will be continued until ordered out, and charged accordingly. Js" ' 1VW. For twelve lines gli fourth of a column 5'20 half a column 30 whole column $10. ST HO VIA A CO. Forwarding nud ( ommix eiaa Mcrchaaia Y Cirnrrnl lrodaca Denlera, Agents forN. York and Buffalo Lake Boat line; John Allen's Clinton line, and Ohio ami N. York line, on the Erie Canal; T. Richmond & Co.'s Diamond Line, on the Ohio Canal. White Ware-House. West end Scioto Bridge, Columbus, Ohio. Refer to Messrs. Cowing. Richmond, Williams it Co., N. Y. City. " Kinne, Dnvis & Co., HulT.ilo, New York. " (iurdon, Williams & Co., Detroit, Michigan. ,a " Thomas Richmond At Co., Cleveland, Ohio. jf " A. Cadwallmlcr ir. Co., Znnesville, Ohio. " Y'oting At Fitch, Newark, Ohio. " J. W. Finley At Co., Circleville, Ohio. Mr. M. R. Bartlctl, Chillieolhe, Ohio. Messrs. Conway (t Robinson, Portsmouth, Ohio. Tbl Mlt, Cashier,-u7Liberal advances will be made on all Consignments, if recinrcd. May I, lull. .tf. TVTK W KSTABI,llII,TlE.stT.--iKOU(iKJ l'LGIl J.1 Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, respectfully informs the citizens of Columbus and vicinity that he has opened a shop on High street, five doors South ol 1 own street, wnere he will keepronstanlly on nana alulland general assortment of Tin Ware. All kinds Copper work made to order. Tin Gutters, Leaders and Roofing madein good style by experienced workman. Orders thankfully received and punctually attended to. Particular attention given to jobbing. Columbus, June 2 1 ,1 K 42. COiMiMIM HAT NTOItK, High street, apposite the Public Offices. The subscriber has on hand a splendid stock of lints, both of his own and Eastern manufac ture,of the latest fashions, which he is selling at reduced prices. A good substantial Fur Hat can he had at $1,30. There is no necessity now fur going to Dry Uoods Stores to purchase Hats, when a better and cheaper article can be bought at a Hat Store. Please call and see, and satisfy yourselves. The latest fashion of Hats always made to order, and kept on hand, either of Fur, Silk, or any other description. May 28, 1U44. .tf. J. E. RUDIS1LL. H7 Hats bought at my Shop will be dressed up and ironed grati: J. E. R. SII.VKHA.fllTII find Jeweller Kemoved. The subscriber has removed his establishment next door to Mr. Schneider's Confectionary, opposite the City House, where he will keep on hand a good assortment of Watches, Jew OCT, Ate, which he w ill sell vcrv cheap. Repairing of all kinds attended to on the shortest notice, and all work warranted. As the subscriber is determined to sell lower than any body else, and do his work belter and cheaper than any other person, he hopes to receive a share of patronage. The public aro invited to call, ana be satisfied by seeing fur themselves, S. BUCK. May 211, IBM. WATt'IIEM, Jewelry, military Uaad, Fancy Articles, Spectacles, Spectacle tilasscs for nil ages, etc., High street, a few doors north of the American Hotel. VVM. M. SAVAGE resiectlully informs his old friends that he has removed to the above establishment, where he will be happy to see them, and as many new ones as may be disposed to give him a trinl. T7 Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted. Junal, 18 W. NKW KMTAHI.ISll-IKSJT. FonstAH & Sili.s, Tailors, two doors north of lha City House, in the shop formerly occupied by J. L McCormirk, where they are prepared to execute all orders in their line, in the neatest and most fashionable style. Persons buying cluths of the Merchants, will find it to their advantage to have them selected by the undersigned, by so doing, they will get those which will he durable, and at the same time wri)l get a garment as cheap as they can be purchased at any establishment in the city, the State establishment not excepted. From their experience in the business, they flatter themselves that they will be able to please all those who are disposed to favor Ihcm with their patronage. N. B. Cutting done at the shortest notice and warranted to fit. FORM AN At SELLS. February 10, 1814. .6m. BUCKEYK HOIIRR, Colaasaas, Ohio. The subscriber would most respectfully inform tht public that this well known House, on Broad street, is now under his charge is fitted up in superior style, and every attention paid to the comfort ana convenience of Travelers and Boarders. J In Tab! is furnished with the very best productions of tlie Jmnlry, and his liar with tha choicest Liquors. Attached to the House is a very large and eommodious Etable, which is attended with great rare. It is the intention of the subscriber to spart neither pains nor expense to render satisfaction to all who call on him ; and by charging moderate bills commensurate with the present hard times, he hopes to receive t shart of the public pal ron- age. II. JrlUKLi. Columbus, November !6, 1841. CABINET ITIAKINO. The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that he continues to carry on the Cabinet making business at his shop on High street, between Town and Rich streets, and has always ol hand, and will make to order, all kinds of Furniture, which ha will warrant equal to any offered in the place. LTHa has ass exeallrat IIKAKSJE, and is prepared to asak COFFINS and attend Funerals on th shortest otice. Coffins of all kinds kept on hana. Term very reasonable, and suited to the times. Orders for any article in bis Una wi II meet with prompt attention. , A. W. READER. Columbus, ftov. 8, 1841. .dtf DIA.no! sjHOat TMaI. Johb Jonas, would respectfully announce to the cititens of Columbus and vicinity, that he has removed from the sign of the Golden Boot, to his old stand on High street, near the corner of Friend, where he has on ham) the largest assortment of Prison made Boots and Shoes now in the city, which he offers for sale, wholesale or retail, at prices to suit the limes. Country merchants would do well to call and examine his lock, before purchasing elsewhere. The Craft may always be supplied with Leather, and all kinds of Findings and Kit, by calling at the Diamond Snot Start. Particular attention paid to filling orders from abroad. N. B. Custom Work tni Repairing done lo order cm the shortest possible notice. Feb. !7, 1844. BOOTS AND SHOESt. H. II. KIMBALL, at the sign of the Golden Boot, would respectively invite the attention of his friends and the public lo the inspection of his large assortment of Earlem and City made Boots and Shoes. From his experience in the business, he is willing to ruaranlee to give satisfaction with respect lo cheapness, neatness and durability. Also, a good assortment of Lasts and Shoe t Findings constantly on hand. Feb. 10, 1814. HEAD At FEET. Hats, Caps, ftbamaad Hoa-nels. In addition to his large stork of Boots and Shoes the subscriber has just received an extensive assortment of Men's Fur, Silk, Wool and Palm Hats;Boys Palm and Leghorn do; Men and Boys Cloth and Fancy Caps; Women's Chip and Willow Bonnets, which are offered at greal bargains, at retail or by the ease. Country Merchants wishing to purchase will find it to their interest to call at the Golden Boot. March 8. H H. KIMBALL. TO THE I, A Dili si. Just received at the sign of the Golden Boot, a large and splendid assortment of Ladies' Shoes, latest style of Philadelphia manufacture, viz: Kid and morocco Paris I es and slippers, kid and morocco buskins and spring heel Paris ties, black lasting and fancy colored half gaiters, black lasting and fancy colored dress buskins, kid and morocco buskin welts and walking tlioes, Misses' kid and morocco buskins and walking shoes, colored and black Paris ties and slippers, children's boot morocco and leather boots, colored and black boots and ancle ties, all of which will be sold cheaper than weie ever offered before in this citv. Feb. 27, 1844 II. 11. KIMliA F.I. K W 4JOODH al lao old ataad of i,, Oaodale. GOODALE At CHAMBERLAIN, aro now opening their spring assortment of staple and fancy goods, which have been purchased on the best possible terms lor cash, and thes intend to sell Ihcm at the lowest cash prices. Please call ap-" examine the assortment. Thcv have a choice assortment of Ginghams, painted and figured Lawns and Muslins ; also, Cloths, Cassimercs, Jeans, Satinctts and Summer Cloths; also, a splendid article ol Drap d'Ete, for Gentlemen's wear, Ate, Ate. April 13. ECCBITY AftAlNMT FIRE ! I Ohio Mutual Fir Ixsukanc Compaky. VV. fl. Hubbard, Le-ander Ransom, John Greenwood, Thomas Wood, Timothy Griffith, J. W. Milligan, 8. D. Preston, G. M. Herancourt. J. Ridgway, Jr., James Wcstwntcr, A. G. Ilibbs, J. P. Bruck Director. This Company now in successful operation, offers the most favorable inducements to all desirous of effecting insurance either on real or personal property. The superior advantages of this method of Insurance, both for its sound economy anil its complete security in the payment of losses, have been fully established by long experience; and the Board of Directors, in introducing some improvement in the course ol policy pursued by Ihis Company, have removed all objections w hich nave been urged against Companies based unon a similar principle. For a very trifling sum, every individual may now obtain secure indemnity against the ravages of fire. Ollire of the Company in the basement story of tho old Franklin Bank. W. B. HUBBARD, Pretident. B. A. MASsr.T, Secretary. Jan. 27, 1811.. dly COM Vini a INNUBANCE CO.TIPANY. FiRK and Marine. The attention of the public is called to the following scale of return premiums on risks terminating successfully to this Company, adopted by its board of Direc tors. It is believed that this system, whereby every parly insuring becomes largely and certainly interested in the profits of the Company without risk to himself, offer advantages superior lo the remote profits of the mutual plan of insurance, and that they will be justly appreciated by Ihis community. iSruc of return Premium; On every tingle premium 10 per cent. On net gross annual premiums from SjOOO to 2,000, 124 On net gross annual premiums amounting to 52,000 and upwards, 15 " This Company continues lo insure every species of building, and the furniture, machinery, goods, wares and mcrchan dixes and other property contained therein, against loss or damage by fire; also, steamboats and sail vessels, and the cargoes of stenmboats, sail vessels, keel boats, flat boats and other water craft, ngainst the perils of seas, lakes and rivers on the most favorable lernis. A. S. CHEW, June I, 1841.. lytw. Secretary, Will. B. HinBABD 4c Cs,, at tho Franklin Bank, advance unon first class business bills drawn ud on Eastern Houses at C per cent, interest; also, upon accept- BDie urnvers paper. Collections made upon commercial places east and west. and western and eastern exchange bought and sold upon the most favorable terms. American and Forcitrn Cold and Silver Coin bouirht and sold at market rates. ID Ohio Domestic Bonds for sale. June 13. 1044. PERF17OT.KRY, Fancy Articles, Ate. Cologmk, Cream of Rosis, Oils, all kinds for Hair, Crkam or Lti.tis, Cold Crkam. Soaps, of all kinds, Tooth 1'owntR, Smklmno Salts, Purr Balls At Honrs, Host Oils, Ate. Ate. Also, a splendid assortment of Chkss Mr.fi At Boards, Bkst Loudon wat'r col's Tooth Bkusiiks, " Ameh. " Nail ' Carmiri in Cakes, Hair " " m Saucers. Alio, Ladies' Reticules. Turscs. Wallets. Pen knives. Pen cils, Mottoes, Ace; with every article in the line of Fancy Stationery, for sale wholesale and retail, rhenp, al RILEY S book and raper Hangings store, opposite Slate House. jury 10, tut. HlftHI.AND OF ETHIOPIA, Illaatralcd. The Highlands of Ethiopia described, during eighteen months residence of a British Lmhassv. al the Christian Court of Hhoa. By Major W. Cornwnllis Harris, I vol. 8 vo. IKATHsVIEI.D'aj WORKS in one Vol. Life in the New World, or Sketches of American Society, from the (ierman. THE aTlITJI.FR af the (Hvreediah Coast, or the Rose of Thistle Island: A Romance. Price 25 cts. The lavnlidv, or Pirturct of the French Revolution; A Romance. By C. Spindlcr. Price 25 cts North and Month 1 By Seatsficld. Scenes and Adventures in Mexico. Price 25 cts. ANCIENT EGYPT, her Monuments. Historv. Ate. Ate, connected with Hieroglyphical Literature. By George . Mil. MH, II, II-W HI llllll. lltV. l, FBOJMAHT CHBOICI.EM, complete in one Vol., with all the Illustrations. For sale cheap, at RILEY'S, opposite State House. July 25, 1844. L1UUORS AND WINES. Otard, Dupay At Co., Brandy; A.Scignetlc, djj Meder Swan Gin; Hourglass do; St. Croix Rum; Jamnica do; Madeira Wine; Port dot Champaign do; best brands. For sale by June4. THOS. ACHESON. TOBACCO AND SNUFF. 25 kegs Casey No 1, 6T Ky. Tobacco; 15 do low priced do do; 10 boxes Ky. Cavendish 1 lb. lump do; 10 do 12 plug do; 3W) do. Mrs. Miller's fine cut chewing do; 200 do n. Thayer do; 20 Jars Macaboy Snuff; 30 Bladders Scotch do. For sale by June 4. THOS. ACHESON. WANTED in exchaasra far Oraccrie. at Cash Price., Rve 40 cts. per bush.) Oats 20 cents per bush.; Flaxseed 75 to; Timothy Seed gl do; Dried Apples 60 do; Dried Peaches g I do; Beans 25 to 50 do; Ginseng 20 cts. per lb; Beeswax 25 cts. per lb; Feathers 25 do; Butter in roll, keg or barrels A ets. per lb. June 4. THOS. AC H ESPN. 1 boxes of Tin, one-third cross; 1UU 10 pigs of Block Tin; 10 slabs of Spelter; li bdls. of Russia Sheet Iron; 35 bdls. assorted brt. limn Wire, Ate. Just received and for sale low, by L. BUTTLES. COFFEE AND SUGAR. SO bags Rio Coffee; 10 At Java do; 5 hhds. N. O. Sugar; 3 boxes Loaf Sugar, No. 1. lObbls.N.O. Molasses. Forsaleby June 4. TI1Q3. ACHF.SON. TEAS. 10 Chests Young Hyson Tea; 20 half chests do; 8 chests Gunpowder do; 5 do Imperial. do; Forsaleby June 4. TIIQ3. ACHF.SON. SPICES. 10 hags Pepper; 6 do Allspice; 15 Mats Cassia; A Mil. Nutmegs; Forsaleby June 4. THOS. ACHEUOPf. 1 OHIO STATE JOURNAL. 1 rTeiv Life Preserver. By Hood. Of hair-breadth 'scapes." Othello. I hnve read Bomewhere of a traveller, who carried with him a brace of pistols, a carbine, a cutlass, a dagger, and an umbrella, but was indebted for his preservation to the umbrella; it grappled with a bush when ho was rolling over a precipice. In like munner my friend W , though armed with a sword, rifle, and hunting knife, owed his existence to a wig!- He was specimen hunting (for V is a first rate naturalist) somewhere iu the backwoods of America, when, happening to light upon a dense covert, there sprang out upon him not a pnniher or catamount but with terrible whoop and yell, a wild Indian ; ono of a tribe then hostile lo our settlers. VV '8 gun was mastered in a twinkling, himself stretched on the earth, the barberous knife, destined to make him balder than Grundy's celebrated Marquis, leaped eagerly from it sheath. Conceive the horrible weapon making its prelimi nary flourishes and circumgyrations : the savage lea- lures, made savneer by paint and ruddle, working themselves up to a demoniacal crisis of triumphant malignity; nts rca rignt nana ciuicninn; me tsnearing knife; his left tlie frizzlo top-knot; and then tlie ar tificial scalp coming oil in the Mohawk's grasp ! NV says, the Indian catchpole was, for some moments motionless with surprise; recovering, at last, ne dragged Ins captive along, through brake and jungle, lo the encampment. A peculiar whoop booh orougiii tno whole Horde to tno spot. Tlie Indian addressed them with vehement gestures, in the course of which W was again thrown down, me mine again performed its circuits, and the whole transaction was pantomimically described. All In dian sedateness and restraint were overcome. The assembly made every demonstration of wonder; and the wig was fitted on, rightly askew, and hind part peiorc, oy a hunilteil pair ol red hands. Capt (Jul-liver's glovo was not a greater puzzle to the Honhy-huma.From tho men it passed to the snuaws. and from them down to the least of the urchins ; Y"s head in the meantime frying in a midsummer's sun. At length the phenomenon returns into the hands of the duct, a venerable graybcard; he examined it aircsn, very attentively, and, niter a Ion? tlelibera tion, maintained with true Indian silence and gravity, made a speech in his own tongue that procured tor the anxious, trembling captive very unexpected honors. In fuct, tlie whole tribe of women and warriors danced round him with such unequalled marks of Homage, that even VV comprehended that he was not intended for sacrifice. He was then carried in triumph to their wigwams, his body daubed with their colors of the most honorable patterns ; and he was given to understand that he might choose any of their marriageable maidens for a squaw, Availing himself of this privilege, and so becoming, by degrees, more a proficient in their language, he learned tho cause of this extraordinary respect It was considered that he had been a great warrior, that he had, by mischance of war, been overcome and tufted ; but that, whether by valor or stratagem, eacn equany esumaDie among the savages, lie had recovered his liberty and his scalp. As long as VV kept his own counsel he was safe ; but trusting his Indian Dalilah with the secret of his locks, it soon got wind among tho tquaws, and from them became known to the chiefs. A sol emn sitting was held at midnight by the chiefs, to consider the propriety of knocking the poor wig owner on the head ; but he had received a timely hint of their intention, and when the tomahawk sought for him, he was on his way, with hislife-preserver, towards a British settlement. From the Cincinnati Daily Chronicle, ftrowth and Longevity af Trees. Natural history presents some of the most invitinr subjects of study and observation. Especially is this the case with that branch which is called br the moderns Vegetable Physiology. Tho history of trees ana plants exhibits some ot the most beautiful illustrations of that wise Providence which has arranged everything, in the construction of the earth, to aid the pursuits of man, to exciti his enquiries, and to lead him through Nature up to Nature s God. Fearfully and wondcrtully is man himself constructed. If not so fearfully, yet wonderfully curious is the mechanism of that diversified machinery of natural agencies which he employs in his own worKS anu plans. The last number of the North American Review has an article far more instructive than most Review articles on the longevity of trees. The sub- jeet is fruitful of curious speculation. If the real age ana character ot trees were authentically established, it might throw some light on the probabilities of certain geological theories. For example, is the vegetable origin of coal a correct supposition ? If so, when formed? If not formed since the date of creation, by the received chronology, when was it formed ? Perhaps no evidence derived from trees can settle these questions, but if it should appear that trees have survived since Die flood, they will seem to have a duration incompatible with the formation of coal beds at any time within many thousand years. 1 he investigation into the growth and lonrcvitv of trees is, at any rate, full of interest It seems, irom tne article in the North American, that we are not without a good deal of evidence on these points. By tho way, whoever can get money enough to buy Michaux't Amtrican Sylva, and has any taste for rural subjects, will get more than his money's worth of profit and pleasure. In regard to the longevity of trees. De Candollc. a French author, maintains that trees, with the exception of two or three anomalous species, have no natural death ; that those which die, die of dittate or accident, not of natural decay. Probably most persons will doubt this ; but thete are many facta to give it plausibility. There are many trees standing whose age, at the very least, is enormous. It has been satisfactorily ascertained, from observation running through many years, that the concentric rings, which are visible, in tlie sections of roost trees, each mark a year's growth. Trees, for example, whose history and age are known, are found to have the number of these annual rings to correspond with their known age. The age of some trees may be pretty well known by their size. Thus, there are large elms growing at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and at VVeathersfield, Connecticut, whose age is known with some certainty. At Cambridge, it ia ascertained that elms between thirteen and fourteen feet in circumference' are about one hundred and twenty or thirty years old. Those somewhat older are found to be pro-portionably larger. An oak was cut down at Samo-gitia, (Polish Russia,) whose concentric rings were counted, except the centre which was decayed, and found to be 710. A proportional allowance for the decayed part made the tree one thousand years old. An Oak stands south-west of Suintes, (province of Charente) France, whose circumference three or four feet from the base is ninety fetl, A portion of decayed wood has been cut out so as to make a dining room twelve feet in diameter. Estimating the age of this Oak by the same duta as other trees have furnished from their size, and it is from 1600 to 2000 years old, having stood since the Christian Era, a witness, if it could speak, to the transactions and revolutions which have in that long period furnished cause for so many thousand hopes and fears so much useless controversy, and so much acute historical criticism. The Yew Tree which stands in Braham Churchyard, (Kent,) in England, is fifty-nine feet in circumference, and, from the progressive growth of that kind of tree, is supposed to be 2500 years old. On the Continent of North America, the Douglas Spruce Tree, of Oregon, is the largest Lewis and Clarke stated that they saw them from 25 to 30 feet in diameter, and stretching upwards to the enormous height of 230 feet! Of this column, 120 feet was without a limb! But tho monarch of Trees, the emblem of age in the forest, is the Cypress which stands near Santa Maria del Tule, in the province of Oaxaca, republic of Mexico. This Tree was measured by Baron Humboldt, and found to be 118 feet in circumference! This makes 40 feet in diameter. The tree has no signs of decay, though its foliage is less lively than that of smaller trees. Calculated by all the data applied to the age of Trees, this patriarch of the forest has lived four thousand years ; perhaps from the Creation ! Who can tell ? Here, then, is another fact disclosed. The main parts of this continent have not been created by alluvium, or emerged from the ocean, at atiy Inter data than other continents. It is a part of tho original creation; and if Mexico has stood so long, so have all the hills and plains of America. Doubtless, the alluvium of the low lands of tho Mississippi, has been formed, and is now forming rapidly; but this comprehends but a small part of the Valley. The greater part, with all the curious animal fossils, the vast bodies of Coal, and all its structure, remains as the Flood left it, and in all probability as the Creation made it. It is like Asia, the residuum of the antedcluvian world ; but reserved for the abode of civilization only, as we suppose, in ono of the last periods of Time. What a sublime idea is wrapped up in the life of that old Tree! Sole witness of tho birth, decay and death, beyond the remotest memory of history, of Nation upon Nation, with all their life, their glory and their pride ! An IotercstlngDocMincnt. .SfiiiinienO on Ptace by Ihe vencrublt Ex-Pmidtnt Mann, We believe that universal and permanent peaco belongs to the lawa of nature and of nature's God ; to tho genius and vital spirit of Christianity ; to the liberty, justice and prosperity of nations; indispensable to the true interests of all mankind, and claiming the prayers and united efforts of all the friends of the human race. Johx QcmcT Adam. 10th April, 1844. Tho following gentlemen subscribed the sentiment Henry Clat, of Ashland. Of the United States Senate: Isaac C. Bates, RUFDS ClIOATE, J MMS- Wm. D. Merrick, Md. Wm. Woodbridoe, Mich. Heurt Joiinso.i, Lou. J. W. HuNTiNOToit, Conn. J. W. Miller, N. J, N. P. Tallmadoe, N. Y. Samuel S. Phelps, Vt Albian K. Paris, late Senator from Maine. Henrt L Ellsworth, Commis. of Patents. Ciias. B. Penrose, Solicitor of the Treasury. Robert C. Wisthrop, M. C. of Boston. VV. S. Hubbell, M. C. of N. Y. P. Dillingham, M. C. of Vt With the strongest conviuction of the truth, jus tice and beauty of the sentiment in favor of peace expressed on page 7, 1 add my name to that of the venerable author of these sentiments. D. D. Barnard, M. C. of Albany. Luther Bradisii, N. Y. W. B. Crosbt, N. Y. C P. Smith, Brooklyn. Signatures of pastors of churches in the city of New Vork; Thomas McAulcy. D. D. LL. D.; John Knox, D. D.; VV. VV. Phillips, D. D.; Erskine Mason, D. D.; Thomas E. Vermilye, D. D., Jacob Van v ecnten, i. ia, Schenectady. Alonzo Potter, u, Union College, Schenectady. A. G. Linton, D. D., Schoharie. I concur fully with the beautiful sentiment In fa vor of peace by the Hon. John Quincy Adams. Geo. K Uavis, late Speaker or the Assembly of the State of N. Y. Assecdote. An officer of our Navy tells us a good anecdote of couple of tars, one of whom was strictly temperate. while the other never missed his gioe under any cir cumstances. For some little misdemeanor the latter was sentenced to have his liquor stopped for ten days the most cruel punishment, probably, that could have been inflicted upon him. I hree days before tlie sentence expired, the tem perance tar asked his comrade how he felt since his grog had been stopped. " Perfectly miserable." was the response. " But you will soon get over it " " Never! Shiver my timbers if ever I can beat to windward of the bad feelings I've bad since they stopped my grog. "Yet your days will be lengthened, Jack," said the temperance tar, taking his comrade on a new tack. "You're right there, for the days, since I've had nothing to drink, have been longer than a voyage round the world. Blast my eyes, but it sometimes seems to me as though there would be no end to them." He gi're if up. The mad can nullifiers pive no Polk's election! There hi comfort for yon. Holmes, member of Congress, and the Charleston Mercurv. think Tariff President and a Tariff Congress will ne eieciea. Ass Kxcellesu E.etser. The following extract of a letter, from a friend in Ohio, contains some appropriate remarks in relation to the inconsistencies of some modern politicians. Correspondence of the Gazette & Advertiser. Salem, Col. Co. O., 7th mo, 31st 1844. Friend White: I have just been corresponding with my friend J. R. Giddings,on the subject ol the Liberty party. That party passed resolutions at Mas-sillon, declaring they would neither vote for a Slaveholder nor for any man who would vote for a man cho would tote for a Slaveholder! Next spring we will see them violating this pledge at their township elec lions. This principle would not allow them, were they residents of Kentucky, to vote for C. M. Clay, to keep out of office a notorious slaveholder and mobocrat Other resolutions equally absurd were adopted by acclamation. For instance, they gravely decided first, that they did not profess to have pereel candidates, and secondly, they denounced as deserving the most unmitigated execration, the doctrine of choosing the lesser evil ! Is it not among possible yea among probable events, that another political parly may spring up, taking cognizance of ofner moral questions besides that of shivery? and as long as any such moral subjects be left, and not comprehended among the principles of a political party, it cannot be true, according to the doctrines of the Liberty party, that we can vote for any party, without assuming the position of choosing the lesser evil. The Liberty party has embraced among its principles, a moral question. Should another party organize embracing two moral questions, then, according to the Liberty doctrine their own party would occupy the position of the other two and could not be supported except by violating that great principle of "choosing neither of two evils." And so soon as new parties arise, would this principle be shifting ! The Liberty party mny yet find that no true consistent principle of political action can be laid down, but to cast their vote to the best advantage and with a view to the promotion of the greatest good to all: and that all other rules or pos'tions, if tenable, can be resolved into this one. Respectfully thy friend. Han. Thnddeaa Stcrrna, af Pcssnerlvania, la Ihe Field far tiny. At the Whig Convention at Danville, Caledonia county, Vt which nominated George B. Chandler for Congress, we perceive by the reported proceedings, that Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was present, and the Montpelier Watchman states that "he delivered an able address, distinguished for wit, power and eloquence, which will long be remembered by the thousands who heard it" It will be recollected that a paragraph has been going the rounds of the Loco Foco papers, stating that Mr. S. was among the latest batch of converts to Loco Focoism. It appears that this rumor found its way into the Vermont Patriot, during Mr. Stevens' visit to that State, and the Editor of that paper gave Mr. S. an tnriiufion "to speak in his own be half." iie did speak, and the Patriot "caught a Tartar." "He did speak," says the Watchman, "and so speak in behalf of the good Whig cause that his effort on that occasion will tell, not only now, but for years to come. It was a speech from a man of whom old Caledonia is justly pruud; the essence of it will be repeated in every house in that county; it will be told by the fathers to their children, and be remembered for years to come. Would that every Loco Foco in Ihe district could have heard him in reference to Polk and Slavery and the Tariff. The leaders of that party would nave wished to sink into the earth rather than to have heard their miserable tergiversation and hypocrisy exposed to the people aa Mr. Stevens exposed them. We repeat it thanks, a thousand thanks, to the Vermont Patriot" Boston Mas. The Ohio Stort. The Boston Post publisher an extract from a paper in Elyria, Ohio, which claims a large number of changes in this State from Loco Focoism to true Whig ground; and names a number of gentlemen from this county, among them II. VV. Cushman, A. P. Haskins, Lucius Nims, Win. E Russell, and in short all the Loco Foco members from this county to the Legislatures of 184') and 4, with two exceptions, as converts. The Ohio paper is undoubtedly wrong; still we think that its mistake was not without reason. We published a few weeks since, the names of these very gentlemen as members who voted for the strong anti-Texas resolutions of our Legislature. And doubtless our Ohio cotem porary, supposing there was some such thing as consistency, and principle in the world, very naturally concluded that men who so recently declared, under oath, that the Texas scheme waa an infamous plan for the extension and perpetuation of slavery, that annexation would be a violation of the Constitution, and that it ought to be resisted to the utmost, could not now be the supporters of the candidate who was nominated solely because he was in favor of that very scheme. It was a most natural mistake; but we take the earliest opportunity to set our cotemporary right We believe that most, if not all, the gentle-men named, swallow Polk and Texas without wincing. Franklin Gazette. Splendid Appearance of the French Cavalry al Waterloo. During this terrible conflict of artillery, Ney was making his preparatory dispositions with the cavalry which Napoleon had desired him to launch arrainRt thfl Anrrlo-alliAiI virvk IT- -e - " ""'g 1 1 u first formed for attack, Milhaud's corps of cuirassiers, cunsiBung 01 iwen.y one squadrons, witn LrfUebvre Denoucttcs' light cavalry division of the guard, com- Driainr seven antinilrnna nf Uom anJ l O ' 1 t-'iviiB Uliu 1ITC1TV squadrons of chasseurs, in all forty squadrons, to follow and support, constituting a magnificent array of gallant horsemen. As they began to advance, the first line of cuirassiers shone in burnished steel, relieved by black horse hair crested helmets next came the red lanr.nra nf ihA ml in iu;. ...w guM, men gauuy nntform, and mounted on richly caparisoned steeds, unji iicigiiieuing uie Brilliancy of their display ; whilst the third line, comprising vuoooeura 01 me guaro, in weir rtcn costume ot green and gold, with fur trimmed pelisses a la how-sard, and black bear skin shakos, completed the gorgeous, yet harmonious, coloring of tins military spectacle. Old Scioto. On Saturday this staunch Whig region poured out her Whig population in mighty force. Never was there a larger meeting in her borders; eioht thousand people are said to have been at Potamouth ! Corwin spoke to them ; spoke, too, witli the fire of a man who felt that in defending the cause he was defending the country. An old compaigner says he never did better; hardly ever so well Cin. Cat.

THE OHIO STATE JOURNAL VOLUME VIII. CO LUMBUS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1844. NUMBER 18. PUBLISHED OX TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, BY CHARLES SCOTT & CO. Orrici corner of High and Town streets, Ruttles' Building. TERMS. Daily during the session of the Legislature, and " tri-weekly the remainder of the year , .... J5 00 Tri-weekly per annum 4 00 Weekly per annum , 100 Term mf Mwliting. Twelve lines or less, one or three insertions, $1, and 23 rents for eueh additional insertion for three months g5 for six months gH for twelve mouths gVZ Longer advertisements in tlie same proportion, with d dcduetioii ol 20 per cent, on the amount over $M in sis months. The number of insertions must be marked at the end of all advertisements, or they will be continued until ordered out, and charged accordingly. Js" ' 1VW. For twelve lines gli fourth of a column 5'20 half a column 30 whole column $10. ST HO VIA A CO. Forwarding nud ( ommix eiaa Mcrchaaia Y Cirnrrnl lrodaca Denlera, Agents forN. York and Buffalo Lake Boat line; John Allen's Clinton line, and Ohio ami N. York line, on the Erie Canal; T. Richmond & Co.'s Diamond Line, on the Ohio Canal. White Ware-House. West end Scioto Bridge, Columbus, Ohio. Refer to Messrs. Cowing. Richmond, Williams it Co., N. Y. City. " Kinne, Dnvis & Co., HulT.ilo, New York. " (iurdon, Williams & Co., Detroit, Michigan. ,a " Thomas Richmond At Co., Cleveland, Ohio. jf " A. Cadwallmlcr ir. Co., Znnesville, Ohio. " Y'oting At Fitch, Newark, Ohio. " J. W. Finley At Co., Circleville, Ohio. Mr. M. R. Bartlctl, Chillieolhe, Ohio. Messrs. Conway (t Robinson, Portsmouth, Ohio. Tbl Mlt, Cashier,-u7Liberal advances will be made on all Consignments, if recinrcd. May I, lull. .tf. TVTK W KSTABI,llII,TlE.stT.--iKOU(iKJ l'LGIl J.1 Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, respectfully informs the citizens of Columbus and vicinity that he has opened a shop on High street, five doors South ol 1 own street, wnere he will keepronstanlly on nana alulland general assortment of Tin Ware. All kinds Copper work made to order. Tin Gutters, Leaders and Roofing madein good style by experienced workman. Orders thankfully received and punctually attended to. Particular attention given to jobbing. Columbus, June 2 1 ,1 K 42. COiMiMIM HAT NTOItK, High street, apposite the Public Offices. The subscriber has on hand a splendid stock of lints, both of his own and Eastern manufac ture,of the latest fashions, which he is selling at reduced prices. A good substantial Fur Hat can he had at $1,30. There is no necessity now fur going to Dry Uoods Stores to purchase Hats, when a better and cheaper article can be bought at a Hat Store. Please call and see, and satisfy yourselves. The latest fashion of Hats always made to order, and kept on hand, either of Fur, Silk, or any other description. May 28, 1U44. .tf. J. E. RUDIS1LL. H7 Hats bought at my Shop will be dressed up and ironed grati: J. E. R. SII.VKHA.fllTII find Jeweller Kemoved. The subscriber has removed his establishment next door to Mr. Schneider's Confectionary, opposite the City House, where he will keep on hand a good assortment of Watches, Jew OCT, Ate, which he w ill sell vcrv cheap. Repairing of all kinds attended to on the shortest notice, and all work warranted. As the subscriber is determined to sell lower than any body else, and do his work belter and cheaper than any other person, he hopes to receive a share of patronage. The public aro invited to call, ana be satisfied by seeing fur themselves, S. BUCK. May 211, IBM. WATt'IIEM, Jewelry, military Uaad, Fancy Articles, Spectacles, Spectacle tilasscs for nil ages, etc., High street, a few doors north of the American Hotel. VVM. M. SAVAGE resiectlully informs his old friends that he has removed to the above establishment, where he will be happy to see them, and as many new ones as may be disposed to give him a trinl. T7 Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted. Junal, 18 W. NKW KMTAHI.ISll-IKSJT. FonstAH & Sili.s, Tailors, two doors north of lha City House, in the shop formerly occupied by J. L McCormirk, where they are prepared to execute all orders in their line, in the neatest and most fashionable style. Persons buying cluths of the Merchants, will find it to their advantage to have them selected by the undersigned, by so doing, they will get those which will he durable, and at the same time wri)l get a garment as cheap as they can be purchased at any establishment in the city, the State establishment not excepted. From their experience in the business, they flatter themselves that they will be able to please all those who are disposed to favor Ihcm with their patronage. N. B. Cutting done at the shortest notice and warranted to fit. FORM AN At SELLS. February 10, 1814. .6m. BUCKEYK HOIIRR, Colaasaas, Ohio. The subscriber would most respectfully inform tht public that this well known House, on Broad street, is now under his charge is fitted up in superior style, and every attention paid to the comfort ana convenience of Travelers and Boarders. J In Tab! is furnished with the very best productions of tlie Jmnlry, and his liar with tha choicest Liquors. Attached to the House is a very large and eommodious Etable, which is attended with great rare. It is the intention of the subscriber to spart neither pains nor expense to render satisfaction to all who call on him ; and by charging moderate bills commensurate with the present hard times, he hopes to receive t shart of the public pal ron- age. II. JrlUKLi. Columbus, November !6, 1841. CABINET ITIAKINO. The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that he continues to carry on the Cabinet making business at his shop on High street, between Town and Rich streets, and has always ol hand, and will make to order, all kinds of Furniture, which ha will warrant equal to any offered in the place. LTHa has ass exeallrat IIKAKSJE, and is prepared to asak COFFINS and attend Funerals on th shortest otice. Coffins of all kinds kept on hana. Term very reasonable, and suited to the times. Orders for any article in bis Una wi II meet with prompt attention. , A. W. READER. Columbus, ftov. 8, 1841. .dtf DIA.no! sjHOat TMaI. Johb Jonas, would respectfully announce to the cititens of Columbus and vicinity, that he has removed from the sign of the Golden Boot, to his old stand on High street, near the corner of Friend, where he has on ham) the largest assortment of Prison made Boots and Shoes now in the city, which he offers for sale, wholesale or retail, at prices to suit the limes. Country merchants would do well to call and examine his lock, before purchasing elsewhere. The Craft may always be supplied with Leather, and all kinds of Findings and Kit, by calling at the Diamond Snot Start. Particular attention paid to filling orders from abroad. N. B. Custom Work tni Repairing done lo order cm the shortest possible notice. Feb. !7, 1844. BOOTS AND SHOESt. H. II. KIMBALL, at the sign of the Golden Boot, would respectively invite the attention of his friends and the public lo the inspection of his large assortment of Earlem and City made Boots and Shoes. From his experience in the business, he is willing to ruaranlee to give satisfaction with respect lo cheapness, neatness and durability. Also, a good assortment of Lasts and Shoe t Findings constantly on hand. Feb. 10, 1814. HEAD At FEET. Hats, Caps, ftbamaad Hoa-nels. In addition to his large stork of Boots and Shoes the subscriber has just received an extensive assortment of Men's Fur, Silk, Wool and Palm Hats;Boys Palm and Leghorn do; Men and Boys Cloth and Fancy Caps; Women's Chip and Willow Bonnets, which are offered at greal bargains, at retail or by the ease. Country Merchants wishing to purchase will find it to their interest to call at the Golden Boot. March 8. H H. KIMBALL. TO THE I, A Dili si. Just received at the sign of the Golden Boot, a large and splendid assortment of Ladies' Shoes, latest style of Philadelphia manufacture, viz: Kid and morocco Paris I es and slippers, kid and morocco buskins and spring heel Paris ties, black lasting and fancy colored half gaiters, black lasting and fancy colored dress buskins, kid and morocco buskin welts and walking tlioes, Misses' kid and morocco buskins and walking shoes, colored and black Paris ties and slippers, children's boot morocco and leather boots, colored and black boots and ancle ties, all of which will be sold cheaper than weie ever offered before in this citv. Feb. 27, 1844 II. 11. KIMliA F.I. K W 4JOODH al lao old ataad of i,, Oaodale. GOODALE At CHAMBERLAIN, aro now opening their spring assortment of staple and fancy goods, which have been purchased on the best possible terms lor cash, and thes intend to sell Ihcm at the lowest cash prices. Please call ap-" examine the assortment. Thcv have a choice assortment of Ginghams, painted and figured Lawns and Muslins ; also, Cloths, Cassimercs, Jeans, Satinctts and Summer Cloths; also, a splendid article ol Drap d'Ete, for Gentlemen's wear, Ate, Ate. April 13. ECCBITY AftAlNMT FIRE ! I Ohio Mutual Fir Ixsukanc Compaky. VV. fl. Hubbard, Le-ander Ransom, John Greenwood, Thomas Wood, Timothy Griffith, J. W. Milligan, 8. D. Preston, G. M. Herancourt. J. Ridgway, Jr., James Wcstwntcr, A. G. Ilibbs, J. P. Bruck Director. This Company now in successful operation, offers the most favorable inducements to all desirous of effecting insurance either on real or personal property. The superior advantages of this method of Insurance, both for its sound economy anil its complete security in the payment of losses, have been fully established by long experience; and the Board of Directors, in introducing some improvement in the course ol policy pursued by Ihis Company, have removed all objections w hich nave been urged against Companies based unon a similar principle. For a very trifling sum, every individual may now obtain secure indemnity against the ravages of fire. Ollire of the Company in the basement story of tho old Franklin Bank. W. B. HUBBARD, Pretident. B. A. MASsr.T, Secretary. Jan. 27, 1811.. dly COM Vini a INNUBANCE CO.TIPANY. FiRK and Marine. The attention of the public is called to the following scale of return premiums on risks terminating successfully to this Company, adopted by its board of Direc tors. It is believed that this system, whereby every parly insuring becomes largely and certainly interested in the profits of the Company without risk to himself, offer advantages superior lo the remote profits of the mutual plan of insurance, and that they will be justly appreciated by Ihis community. iSruc of return Premium; On every tingle premium 10 per cent. On net gross annual premiums from SjOOO to 2,000, 124 On net gross annual premiums amounting to 52,000 and upwards, 15 " This Company continues lo insure every species of building, and the furniture, machinery, goods, wares and mcrchan dixes and other property contained therein, against loss or damage by fire; also, steamboats and sail vessels, and the cargoes of stenmboats, sail vessels, keel boats, flat boats and other water craft, ngainst the perils of seas, lakes and rivers on the most favorable lernis. A. S. CHEW, June I, 1841.. lytw. Secretary, Will. B. HinBABD 4c Cs,, at tho Franklin Bank, advance unon first class business bills drawn ud on Eastern Houses at C per cent, interest; also, upon accept- BDie urnvers paper. Collections made upon commercial places east and west. and western and eastern exchange bought and sold upon the most favorable terms. American and Forcitrn Cold and Silver Coin bouirht and sold at market rates. ID Ohio Domestic Bonds for sale. June 13. 1044. PERF17OT.KRY, Fancy Articles, Ate. Cologmk, Cream of Rosis, Oils, all kinds for Hair, Crkam or Lti.tis, Cold Crkam. Soaps, of all kinds, Tooth 1'owntR, Smklmno Salts, Purr Balls At Honrs, Host Oils, Ate. Ate. Also, a splendid assortment of Chkss Mr.fi At Boards, Bkst Loudon wat'r col's Tooth Bkusiiks, " Ameh. " Nail ' Carmiri in Cakes, Hair " " m Saucers. Alio, Ladies' Reticules. Turscs. Wallets. Pen knives. Pen cils, Mottoes, Ace; with every article in the line of Fancy Stationery, for sale wholesale and retail, rhenp, al RILEY S book and raper Hangings store, opposite Slate House. jury 10, tut. HlftHI.AND OF ETHIOPIA, Illaatralcd. The Highlands of Ethiopia described, during eighteen months residence of a British Lmhassv. al the Christian Court of Hhoa. By Major W. Cornwnllis Harris, I vol. 8 vo. IKATHsVIEI.D'aj WORKS in one Vol. Life in the New World, or Sketches of American Society, from the (ierman. THE aTlITJI.FR af the (Hvreediah Coast, or the Rose of Thistle Island: A Romance. Price 25 cts. The lavnlidv, or Pirturct of the French Revolution; A Romance. By C. Spindlcr. Price 25 cts North and Month 1 By Seatsficld. Scenes and Adventures in Mexico. Price 25 cts. ANCIENT EGYPT, her Monuments. Historv. Ate. Ate, connected with Hieroglyphical Literature. By George . Mil. MH, II, II-W HI llllll. lltV. l, FBOJMAHT CHBOICI.EM, complete in one Vol., with all the Illustrations. For sale cheap, at RILEY'S, opposite State House. July 25, 1844. L1UUORS AND WINES. Otard, Dupay At Co., Brandy; A.Scignetlc, djj Meder Swan Gin; Hourglass do; St. Croix Rum; Jamnica do; Madeira Wine; Port dot Champaign do; best brands. For sale by June4. THOS. ACHESON. TOBACCO AND SNUFF. 25 kegs Casey No 1, 6T Ky. Tobacco; 15 do low priced do do; 10 boxes Ky. Cavendish 1 lb. lump do; 10 do 12 plug do; 3W) do. Mrs. Miller's fine cut chewing do; 200 do n. Thayer do; 20 Jars Macaboy Snuff; 30 Bladders Scotch do. For sale by June 4. THOS. ACHESON. WANTED in exchaasra far Oraccrie. at Cash Price., Rve 40 cts. per bush.) Oats 20 cents per bush.; Flaxseed 75 to; Timothy Seed gl do; Dried Apples 60 do; Dried Peaches g I do; Beans 25 to 50 do; Ginseng 20 cts. per lb; Beeswax 25 cts. per lb; Feathers 25 do; Butter in roll, keg or barrels A ets. per lb. June 4. THOS. AC H ESPN. 1 boxes of Tin, one-third cross; 1UU 10 pigs of Block Tin; 10 slabs of Spelter; li bdls. of Russia Sheet Iron; 35 bdls. assorted brt. limn Wire, Ate. Just received and for sale low, by L. BUTTLES. COFFEE AND SUGAR. SO bags Rio Coffee; 10 At Java do; 5 hhds. N. O. Sugar; 3 boxes Loaf Sugar, No. 1. lObbls.N.O. Molasses. Forsaleby June 4. TI1Q3. ACHF.SON. TEAS. 10 Chests Young Hyson Tea; 20 half chests do; 8 chests Gunpowder do; 5 do Imperial. do; Forsaleby June 4. TIIQ3. ACHF.SON. SPICES. 10 hags Pepper; 6 do Allspice; 15 Mats Cassia; A Mil. Nutmegs; Forsaleby June 4. THOS. ACHEUOPf. 1 OHIO STATE JOURNAL. 1 rTeiv Life Preserver. By Hood. Of hair-breadth 'scapes." Othello. I hnve read Bomewhere of a traveller, who carried with him a brace of pistols, a carbine, a cutlass, a dagger, and an umbrella, but was indebted for his preservation to the umbrella; it grappled with a bush when ho was rolling over a precipice. In like munner my friend W , though armed with a sword, rifle, and hunting knife, owed his existence to a wig!- He was specimen hunting (for V is a first rate naturalist) somewhere iu the backwoods of America, when, happening to light upon a dense covert, there sprang out upon him not a pnniher or catamount but with terrible whoop and yell, a wild Indian ; ono of a tribe then hostile lo our settlers. VV '8 gun was mastered in a twinkling, himself stretched on the earth, the barberous knife, destined to make him balder than Grundy's celebrated Marquis, leaped eagerly from it sheath. Conceive the horrible weapon making its prelimi nary flourishes and circumgyrations : the savage lea- lures, made savneer by paint and ruddle, working themselves up to a demoniacal crisis of triumphant malignity; nts rca rignt nana ciuicninn; me tsnearing knife; his left tlie frizzlo top-knot; and then tlie ar tificial scalp coming oil in the Mohawk's grasp ! NV says, the Indian catchpole was, for some moments motionless with surprise; recovering, at last, ne dragged Ins captive along, through brake and jungle, lo the encampment. A peculiar whoop booh orougiii tno whole Horde to tno spot. Tlie Indian addressed them with vehement gestures, in the course of which W was again thrown down, me mine again performed its circuits, and the whole transaction was pantomimically described. All In dian sedateness and restraint were overcome. The assembly made every demonstration of wonder; and the wig was fitted on, rightly askew, and hind part peiorc, oy a hunilteil pair ol red hands. Capt (Jul-liver's glovo was not a greater puzzle to the Honhy-huma.From tho men it passed to the snuaws. and from them down to the least of the urchins ; Y"s head in the meantime frying in a midsummer's sun. At length the phenomenon returns into the hands of the duct, a venerable graybcard; he examined it aircsn, very attentively, and, niter a Ion? tlelibera tion, maintained with true Indian silence and gravity, made a speech in his own tongue that procured tor the anxious, trembling captive very unexpected honors. In fuct, tlie whole tribe of women and warriors danced round him with such unequalled marks of Homage, that even VV comprehended that he was not intended for sacrifice. He was then carried in triumph to their wigwams, his body daubed with their colors of the most honorable patterns ; and he was given to understand that he might choose any of their marriageable maidens for a squaw, Availing himself of this privilege, and so becoming, by degrees, more a proficient in their language, he learned tho cause of this extraordinary respect It was considered that he had been a great warrior, that he had, by mischance of war, been overcome and tufted ; but that, whether by valor or stratagem, eacn equany esumaDie among the savages, lie had recovered his liberty and his scalp. As long as VV kept his own counsel he was safe ; but trusting his Indian Dalilah with the secret of his locks, it soon got wind among tho tquaws, and from them became known to the chiefs. A sol emn sitting was held at midnight by the chiefs, to consider the propriety of knocking the poor wig owner on the head ; but he had received a timely hint of their intention, and when the tomahawk sought for him, he was on his way, with hislife-preserver, towards a British settlement. From the Cincinnati Daily Chronicle, ftrowth and Longevity af Trees. Natural history presents some of the most invitinr subjects of study and observation. Especially is this the case with that branch which is called br the moderns Vegetable Physiology. Tho history of trees ana plants exhibits some ot the most beautiful illustrations of that wise Providence which has arranged everything, in the construction of the earth, to aid the pursuits of man, to exciti his enquiries, and to lead him through Nature up to Nature s God. Fearfully and wondcrtully is man himself constructed. If not so fearfully, yet wonderfully curious is the mechanism of that diversified machinery of natural agencies which he employs in his own worKS anu plans. The last number of the North American Review has an article far more instructive than most Review articles on the longevity of trees. The sub- jeet is fruitful of curious speculation. If the real age ana character ot trees were authentically established, it might throw some light on the probabilities of certain geological theories. For example, is the vegetable origin of coal a correct supposition ? If so, when formed? If not formed since the date of creation, by the received chronology, when was it formed ? Perhaps no evidence derived from trees can settle these questions, but if it should appear that trees have survived since Die flood, they will seem to have a duration incompatible with the formation of coal beds at any time within many thousand years. 1 he investigation into the growth and lonrcvitv of trees is, at any rate, full of interest It seems, irom tne article in the North American, that we are not without a good deal of evidence on these points. By tho way, whoever can get money enough to buy Michaux't Amtrican Sylva, and has any taste for rural subjects, will get more than his money's worth of profit and pleasure. In regard to the longevity of trees. De Candollc. a French author, maintains that trees, with the exception of two or three anomalous species, have no natural death ; that those which die, die of dittate or accident, not of natural decay. Probably most persons will doubt this ; but thete are many facta to give it plausibility. There are many trees standing whose age, at the very least, is enormous. It has been satisfactorily ascertained, from observation running through many years, that the concentric rings, which are visible, in tlie sections of roost trees, each mark a year's growth. Trees, for example, whose history and age are known, are found to have the number of these annual rings to correspond with their known age. The age of some trees may be pretty well known by their size. Thus, there are large elms growing at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and at VVeathersfield, Connecticut, whose age is known with some certainty. At Cambridge, it ia ascertained that elms between thirteen and fourteen feet in circumference' are about one hundred and twenty or thirty years old. Those somewhat older are found to be pro-portionably larger. An oak was cut down at Samo-gitia, (Polish Russia,) whose concentric rings were counted, except the centre which was decayed, and found to be 710. A proportional allowance for the decayed part made the tree one thousand years old. An Oak stands south-west of Suintes, (province of Charente) France, whose circumference three or four feet from the base is ninety fetl, A portion of decayed wood has been cut out so as to make a dining room twelve feet in diameter. Estimating the age of this Oak by the same duta as other trees have furnished from their size, and it is from 1600 to 2000 years old, having stood since the Christian Era, a witness, if it could speak, to the transactions and revolutions which have in that long period furnished cause for so many thousand hopes and fears so much useless controversy, and so much acute historical criticism. The Yew Tree which stands in Braham Churchyard, (Kent,) in England, is fifty-nine feet in circumference, and, from the progressive growth of that kind of tree, is supposed to be 2500 years old. On the Continent of North America, the Douglas Spruce Tree, of Oregon, is the largest Lewis and Clarke stated that they saw them from 25 to 30 feet in diameter, and stretching upwards to the enormous height of 230 feet! Of this column, 120 feet was without a limb! But tho monarch of Trees, the emblem of age in the forest, is the Cypress which stands near Santa Maria del Tule, in the province of Oaxaca, republic of Mexico. This Tree was measured by Baron Humboldt, and found to be 118 feet in circumference! This makes 40 feet in diameter. The tree has no signs of decay, though its foliage is less lively than that of smaller trees. Calculated by all the data applied to the age of Trees, this patriarch of the forest has lived four thousand years ; perhaps from the Creation ! Who can tell ? Here, then, is another fact disclosed. The main parts of this continent have not been created by alluvium, or emerged from the ocean, at atiy Inter data than other continents. It is a part of tho original creation; and if Mexico has stood so long, so have all the hills and plains of America. Doubtless, the alluvium of the low lands of tho Mississippi, has been formed, and is now forming rapidly; but this comprehends but a small part of the Valley. The greater part, with all the curious animal fossils, the vast bodies of Coal, and all its structure, remains as the Flood left it, and in all probability as the Creation made it. It is like Asia, the residuum of the antedcluvian world ; but reserved for the abode of civilization only, as we suppose, in ono of the last periods of Time. What a sublime idea is wrapped up in the life of that old Tree! Sole witness of tho birth, decay and death, beyond the remotest memory of history, of Nation upon Nation, with all their life, their glory and their pride ! An IotercstlngDocMincnt. .SfiiiinienO on Ptace by Ihe vencrublt Ex-Pmidtnt Mann, We believe that universal and permanent peaco belongs to the lawa of nature and of nature's God ; to tho genius and vital spirit of Christianity ; to the liberty, justice and prosperity of nations; indispensable to the true interests of all mankind, and claiming the prayers and united efforts of all the friends of the human race. Johx QcmcT Adam. 10th April, 1844. Tho following gentlemen subscribed the sentiment Henry Clat, of Ashland. Of the United States Senate: Isaac C. Bates, RUFDS ClIOATE, J MMS- Wm. D. Merrick, Md. Wm. Woodbridoe, Mich. Heurt Joiinso.i, Lou. J. W. HuNTiNOToit, Conn. J. W. Miller, N. J, N. P. Tallmadoe, N. Y. Samuel S. Phelps, Vt Albian K. Paris, late Senator from Maine. Henrt L Ellsworth, Commis. of Patents. Ciias. B. Penrose, Solicitor of the Treasury. Robert C. Wisthrop, M. C. of Boston. VV. S. Hubbell, M. C. of N. Y. P. Dillingham, M. C. of Vt With the strongest conviuction of the truth, jus tice and beauty of the sentiment in favor of peace expressed on page 7, 1 add my name to that of the venerable author of these sentiments. D. D. Barnard, M. C. of Albany. Luther Bradisii, N. Y. W. B. Crosbt, N. Y. C P. Smith, Brooklyn. Signatures of pastors of churches in the city of New Vork; Thomas McAulcy. D. D. LL. D.; John Knox, D. D.; VV. VV. Phillips, D. D.; Erskine Mason, D. D.; Thomas E. Vermilye, D. D., Jacob Van v ecnten, i. ia, Schenectady. Alonzo Potter, u, Union College, Schenectady. A. G. Linton, D. D., Schoharie. I concur fully with the beautiful sentiment In fa vor of peace by the Hon. John Quincy Adams. Geo. K Uavis, late Speaker or the Assembly of the State of N. Y. Assecdote. An officer of our Navy tells us a good anecdote of couple of tars, one of whom was strictly temperate. while the other never missed his gioe under any cir cumstances. For some little misdemeanor the latter was sentenced to have his liquor stopped for ten days the most cruel punishment, probably, that could have been inflicted upon him. I hree days before tlie sentence expired, the tem perance tar asked his comrade how he felt since his grog had been stopped. " Perfectly miserable." was the response. " But you will soon get over it " " Never! Shiver my timbers if ever I can beat to windward of the bad feelings I've bad since they stopped my grog. "Yet your days will be lengthened, Jack," said the temperance tar, taking his comrade on a new tack. "You're right there, for the days, since I've had nothing to drink, have been longer than a voyage round the world. Blast my eyes, but it sometimes seems to me as though there would be no end to them." He gi're if up. The mad can nullifiers pive no Polk's election! There hi comfort for yon. Holmes, member of Congress, and the Charleston Mercurv. think Tariff President and a Tariff Congress will ne eieciea. Ass Kxcellesu E.etser. The following extract of a letter, from a friend in Ohio, contains some appropriate remarks in relation to the inconsistencies of some modern politicians. Correspondence of the Gazette & Advertiser. Salem, Col. Co. O., 7th mo, 31st 1844. Friend White: I have just been corresponding with my friend J. R. Giddings,on the subject ol the Liberty party. That party passed resolutions at Mas-sillon, declaring they would neither vote for a Slaveholder nor for any man who would vote for a man cho would tote for a Slaveholder! Next spring we will see them violating this pledge at their township elec lions. This principle would not allow them, were they residents of Kentucky, to vote for C. M. Clay, to keep out of office a notorious slaveholder and mobocrat Other resolutions equally absurd were adopted by acclamation. For instance, they gravely decided first, that they did not profess to have pereel candidates, and secondly, they denounced as deserving the most unmitigated execration, the doctrine of choosing the lesser evil ! Is it not among possible yea among probable events, that another political parly may spring up, taking cognizance of ofner moral questions besides that of shivery? and as long as any such moral subjects be left, and not comprehended among the principles of a political party, it cannot be true, according to the doctrines of the Liberty party, that we can vote for any party, without assuming the position of choosing the lesser evil. The Liberty party has embraced among its principles, a moral question. Should another party organize embracing two moral questions, then, according to the Liberty doctrine their own party would occupy the position of the other two and could not be supported except by violating that great principle of "choosing neither of two evils." And so soon as new parties arise, would this principle be shifting ! The Liberty party mny yet find that no true consistent principle of political action can be laid down, but to cast their vote to the best advantage and with a view to the promotion of the greatest good to all: and that all other rules or pos'tions, if tenable, can be resolved into this one. Respectfully thy friend. Han. Thnddeaa Stcrrna, af Pcssnerlvania, la Ihe Field far tiny. At the Whig Convention at Danville, Caledonia county, Vt which nominated George B. Chandler for Congress, we perceive by the reported proceedings, that Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was present, and the Montpelier Watchman states that "he delivered an able address, distinguished for wit, power and eloquence, which will long be remembered by the thousands who heard it" It will be recollected that a paragraph has been going the rounds of the Loco Foco papers, stating that Mr. S. was among the latest batch of converts to Loco Focoism. It appears that this rumor found its way into the Vermont Patriot, during Mr. Stevens' visit to that State, and the Editor of that paper gave Mr. S. an tnriiufion "to speak in his own be half." iie did speak, and the Patriot "caught a Tartar." "He did speak," says the Watchman, "and so speak in behalf of the good Whig cause that his effort on that occasion will tell, not only now, but for years to come. It was a speech from a man of whom old Caledonia is justly pruud; the essence of it will be repeated in every house in that county; it will be told by the fathers to their children, and be remembered for years to come. Would that every Loco Foco in Ihe district could have heard him in reference to Polk and Slavery and the Tariff. The leaders of that party would nave wished to sink into the earth rather than to have heard their miserable tergiversation and hypocrisy exposed to the people aa Mr. Stevens exposed them. We repeat it thanks, a thousand thanks, to the Vermont Patriot" Boston Mas. The Ohio Stort. The Boston Post publisher an extract from a paper in Elyria, Ohio, which claims a large number of changes in this State from Loco Focoism to true Whig ground; and names a number of gentlemen from this county, among them II. VV. Cushman, A. P. Haskins, Lucius Nims, Win. E Russell, and in short all the Loco Foco members from this county to the Legislatures of 184') and 4, with two exceptions, as converts. The Ohio paper is undoubtedly wrong; still we think that its mistake was not without reason. We published a few weeks since, the names of these very gentlemen as members who voted for the strong anti-Texas resolutions of our Legislature. And doubtless our Ohio cotem porary, supposing there was some such thing as consistency, and principle in the world, very naturally concluded that men who so recently declared, under oath, that the Texas scheme waa an infamous plan for the extension and perpetuation of slavery, that annexation would be a violation of the Constitution, and that it ought to be resisted to the utmost, could not now be the supporters of the candidate who was nominated solely because he was in favor of that very scheme. It was a most natural mistake; but we take the earliest opportunity to set our cotemporary right We believe that most, if not all, the gentle-men named, swallow Polk and Texas without wincing. Franklin Gazette. Splendid Appearance of the French Cavalry al Waterloo. During this terrible conflict of artillery, Ney was making his preparatory dispositions with the cavalry which Napoleon had desired him to launch arrainRt thfl Anrrlo-alliAiI virvk IT- -e - " ""'g 1 1 u first formed for attack, Milhaud's corps of cuirassiers, cunsiBung 01 iwen.y one squadrons, witn LrfUebvre Denoucttcs' light cavalry division of the guard, com- Driainr seven antinilrnna nf Uom anJ l O ' 1 t-'iviiB Uliu 1ITC1TV squadrons of chasseurs, in all forty squadrons, to follow and support, constituting a magnificent array of gallant horsemen. As they began to advance, the first line of cuirassiers shone in burnished steel, relieved by black horse hair crested helmets next came the red lanr.nra nf ihA ml in iu;. ...w guM, men gauuy nntform, and mounted on richly caparisoned steeds, unji iicigiiieuing uie Brilliancy of their display ; whilst the third line, comprising vuoooeura 01 me guaro, in weir rtcn costume ot green and gold, with fur trimmed pelisses a la how-sard, and black bear skin shakos, completed the gorgeous, yet harmonious, coloring of tins military spectacle. Old Scioto. On Saturday this staunch Whig region poured out her Whig population in mighty force. Never was there a larger meeting in her borders; eioht thousand people are said to have been at Potamouth ! Corwin spoke to them ; spoke, too, witli the fire of a man who felt that in defending the cause he was defending the country. An old compaigner says he never did better; hardly ever so well Cin. Cat.